On the cozy bed, a fierce competition for Gwendolyn’s attention erupted between the two little ones.

Zendaya and Benedict both vied for the prime spot next to their beloved mother, even tussling to snuggle up to her.

Benedict, being the more mature and sensible older brother, eventually conceded defeat.

He graciously shifted his little pillow next to Cedrick’s.

After a good half-hour of chaos, the family finally settled down, ready to drift off into dreamland.

Little did they suspect that as soon as the lights went out, a tiny voice belonging to Zendaya pierced the darkness.

“Mommy, my heart is racing like crazy. I just can’t fall asleep,” Zendaya whimpered, her voice carrying a tinge of desperation.

Cedrick, his voice laced with lazy amusement, chimed in. “Zendy, you were sprinting like a cheetah before bedtime. It’s no wonder you’re all wound up.”

Gwendolyn remained silent.

While Zendaya struggled to find sleep, Benedict desperately needed it.

Gwendolyn could see the exhaustion etched on his face. After spending hours in the lab receiving treatments, Benedict deserved a restful night at home.

While she was pondering a solution, Cedrick proposed one. “What if your mommy tells you both a bedtime story?”

Zendaya perked up. “Yes, please!”

Benedict rolled his eyes. “That’s boring.”

Cedrick had a secret agenda. He was hoping that exposing Benedict to more fairy tales and their enchanting lessons might soften his precocious and adult-like demeanor.

He insisted, “Benny, you’ve never experienced your mommy’s storytelling, have you? Consider it a new experience, and it’ll also help soothe Zendy to sleep.”

Benedict grudgingly shifted his position, tucking his arms in. “Whatever. Girls are so troublesome. Even when it comes to bedtime, they want attention before they’re willing to sleep.”

paid no mind to her big brother’s

coaxed her sickly brother, “Oh, Benny, I’m not being troublesome. Just

stoic, but his expression softened, and a flicker of curiosity danced in his eyes.

to convey a

haste, Gwendolyn retrieved a worn-out fairy tale book from the bedside table. Flipping through

to the side, propping his arm on the bed and casually supporting his head as he absorbed every word of

Harrick Villa, an aura of warmth and harmony enveloped

felt heartwarming and tender as Gwendolyn was surrounded by

her wish and turned into a beautiful young lady. She reunited with the prince at the grand ball, got married, and had two adorable little babies. They were never apart again and lived

ten minutes later, after Gwendolyn finished narrating the story, the main bedroom was filled with soft and regular breathing as everyone drifted off

soft, golden glow of the bedside lamp, Cedrick and the two little children had surrendered to

lingered on their peaceful faces, her eyes

a gentle flick, she switched off the lamp,

aware of the rumors swirling around Zendaya calling Charles “Daddy” at the dinner table and how Zendaya managed to stir up chaos

this as an opportunity to spread some juicy

words were extremely insulting and went far beyond just causing a

of the situation, he swiftly contained the news and even asked Nico to withdraw a promising deal between Jenson Group and Cloudington

incurred losses

date yesterday? With Jenson Group canceling their collaboration with our Cloudington Group, this is like a clear warning to our family. You have no idea who he is in the business world. He’s like a ruthless and decisive Grim Reaper. Cross him, and he can make even

still half-asleep, was utterly confused

possibly offend him when I don’t even

seething with anger, feeling like a storm of frustration was building up inside him. He saw Jessamyn’s bewildered expression and couldn’t

Group, Nico Jenson, personally informed me about the collaboration cancellation. He had this

had no clue where the problem stemmed from. “Dad, I haven’t

mother, joined the conversation, helping Ignatius calm down as she questioned their daughter, “Jess, tell your father

“Okay.”

pat on her face, started to recount the events of the previous day. She had only done a

time in jail, but he’s now also playing around with a mistress, and get this, he even fathered an illegitimate child.

I reached out to some newspapers and reporters to expose Charles’ wild ways. But it looks like I didn’t give enough money, as

trying to make sense of

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